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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 2000
Page
6
Alman Mesiyev, mayor of Khatani in Vedeno district, was dragged from his car and shot amid Chechen rebel threats against leaders who cooperate with Moscow. The killing follows attacks by militants on a pro-Moscow Muslim figure and warnings to negotiators. Mesiyev had aided federal troops in countering rebel groups.
A Kuwaiti man who served as puppet prime minister after Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990 was convicted of treason and sentenced to be hanged. Alan Hussein, 41, appeared in a brown prison uniform as guards led him away after the verdict, which upheld a 1993 death sentence in absentia. Rival cattle raids between Uganda and Kenya left at least 60 dead, with 3,500 cattle taken.
In Basilan and Jolo islands, Abu Sayyaf rebels clashed with Philippine troops as 27 captives mostly children were found after a river crossing encounter. A priest and teachers were among four captives killed. 15 students and teachers were rescued, while 10 foreign tourists were among captives elsewhere. Dozens were wounded across the region as authorities fought to free hostages and prevent beheadings.
U N peacekeepers faced abductions as RUF rebels seized 50 workers across three towns. Seven peacekeepers were killed with three injured in Makeni and Magburaka, while a clash occurred in Kambia. Rebel leader Sankoh pledged to release hostages and pursue talks to disarm under the July accord.
In Shiraz, two more Iranian Jews admitted spying for Israel, bringing the defnedants to three. Defense lawyers challenge the confessions as the court, with the judge also acting prosecutor, draws international criticism. If convicted, sentencing could include death, though officials say executions may not occur given defendants’ ages.
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